ATLS Study Cards, ATLS Exam Questions with Correct Answers

Glasgow Coma Scale - Answer- What is a Chance fracture? - Answer-Transverse fracture through vertebra. In children usually associated with enterc disruption. Seen in motor vehicle accidents involving only lap belt. May be associated with retroperitoneal and Abdominal visceral injuries. Anterior hip dislocation Position? - Answer-Flexed, abducted, externally rotated. ABE-Anterior, aBducted, Externally Rotated PID: Posterior, aDducted, Internally Rotated Burst fracture a/w with? - Answer-Associated with vertebral-axial compression injuries Posterior hip dislocation position? - Answer-Flexed, aDDucted, internally rotated Anterior shoulder dislocation appearance - Answer-Squared off appearance Posterior shoulder dislocation appearance - Answer-Lock in internal rotation. Ankle dislocation MC direction - Answer-Most are Externally rotated, with a prominent medial malleolus. FULL thickness (3rd degree) burn - Answer-Dark or white and leathery. Translucent white as well. Painless and generally "dry" Does not blanch with pressure. Very little swelling of burned tissue. Principle Life saving measures for patients with burn injuries include - Answer--Establishing airway control -Stopping the burning. process -Intravenous access Factors that increase the risk for upper AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION in burns include: - Answer--Burns to the head and face -Burn size and depth -Burns inside the mouth